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CA54 OYY

2005 Kia Cerato

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

53,507 mi
Last recorded53,507 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Kia Cerato58,173 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 OYY
MakeKia
ModelCerato
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 53,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake had a low reading but within test limits (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 51,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 48,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 48,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer hose has detached from washer pump nozzle (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tyre tread and has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

parking brake could be adjusted

Pass 26 Jan 2023 46,402 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 44,299 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 44,299 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2021 42,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 40,102 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 37,208 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 37,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 34,409 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 31,401 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 28,103 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 25,298 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 23,051 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 23,051 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 20,914 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 18,690 miles

O/S/F TYRE ON 1.6 MM -- FRT PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 28 Jan 2011 15,890 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 13,330 miles

PETROL FLAP FAULTY

Pass 30 Jan 2009 10,756 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 8,114 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Cerato?

Based on 91,093 MOT tests across 5,957 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
5,947
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
5,957
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,654
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,130
Registration plate lamp not working 2,601
parking brake recording little or no effort 2,582
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,491
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CA54 OYY is a 2005 Kia Cerato in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2005 Kia Cerato models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 58,173 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Cerato fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,654 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA54 OYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Cerato typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Cerato is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CA54 OYY registered?

CA54 OYY is a 2005 Kia Cerato, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is CA54 OYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA54 OYY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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